scripture

noun

scrip·​ture ˈskrip(t)-shər 

1

a(1)

capitalized : the books of the Bible

—often used in plural

(2)

often capitalized : a passage from the Bible

b

: a body of writings considered sacred or authoritative

2

: something written

the primitive man's awe for any scripture

—George Santayana

Synonyms

• Bible
• Book
• Good Book
• Holy Writ

Examples of scripture in a Sentence

someone who frequently quotes Scripture

Recent Examples on the Web

And during, a close friend read scripture from the bride’s late grandmother's Bible. —Dave Quinn, Peoplemag, 27 Sep. 2023

Some rabbis over the centuries didn’t like it because it wasn’t called for in scripture. —Michelle Boorstein, Washington Post, 18 Sep. 2023

In the scripture, God placed a rainbow in the sky as a symbol of hope for Noah and his family. —Sydney Borchers, Fox News, 14 Sep. 2023

Not unlike what Lee said about Donald Trump, comparing the then-president to Captain Moroni, a hero in the faith’s signature scripture, the Book of Mormon. —Gordon Monson, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Sep. 2023

The temple also offers bhajan classes, for children ages 4 to adult, every Sunday, Kuchipudi dance classes on Saturdays, and other classes in yoga, Hindu scripture memorization and more. —Joy Ashford, Dallas News, 23 Aug. 2023

The Quran is holy scripture to Muslims, and treating all physical copies of the book with respect is part of Islamic law. —Jenny Goldsberry, Washington Examiner, 20 July 2023

In the resolution, a copy of which can be found on the commission website, the commission called upon both Bible scripture and Ben Franklin to bolster their position. —Warren Kulo | [e-mail], al, 14 July 2023

Each raga has specific religious meanings in the Sikh scripture. —Yannick Peterhans, USA TODAY, 8 Aug. 2023

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Word History

Etymology

Middle English, from Late Latin scriptura, from Latin, act or product of writing, from scriptus

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a(1)

Kids Definition

scripture

noun

scrip·​ture ˈskrip-chər 

1

a

capitalized : the books of the Old and New Testaments or of either of them : bible

—often used in plural

b

often capitalized : a portion of writing from the Bible

2

: the sacred writings of a religion

Etymology

Middle English scripture, Scripture "the books of the Bible," from Latin scriptura (same meaning), from earlier scriptura "the act or product of writing," from scriptus, past participle of scribere "to write" — related to scribe